Guildford: Cathedral Winter Fair 20th & 21st Nov 2026

Guildford Cathedral is delighted to announce that its extremely popular Winter Fair is returning in 2026 from 10am - 4pm.

This unique shopping experience will have over 50 exhibitors providing distinctive Winter/Christmas themed products and gifts; many of the stall holders are regulars and consider it a "must" in their calendars.

Enjoy a warming drink in the Cafe/Restaurant during your visit or visit the Cathedral shop for some unique gift ideas. The Guildford Cathedral Christmas Fair is on Friday 20 November and Saturday 21 November.

Click HERE for more information. 

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Armed Forces Commissioner: Service community request to share experiences of Phase 1 Training Establishment’s welfare support

Share your welfare experiences with the Armed Forces Commissioner.

The Armed Forces Commissioner is currently undertaking a Thematic Review into welfare, behaviours, and lived experiences at Phase 1 Training Facilities. As part of this, the AFC has launched a call for evidence from anyone who has been a recruit, staff member, or relevant family member at a Phase 1 Training Facility within the last 5 years. The is an opportunity to inform and shape the future of welfare and wellbeing in the Armed Forces. Evidence is welcome from anyone who is currently based at a Phase 1 Training Establishment as a recruit, instructor or Chain of Command, or anyone who was based at one between 2021 and 2026.

Relevant family members who have supported, or are currently supporting, a Service person through Phase 1 training are also encouraged to share their experiences. The AFC is keen to hear both positive and negative experiences.

Included in Phase 1 Training Facilities are:

• Army Foundation College Harrogate
• Army Training Centre Pirbright
• Infantry Training Centre Catterick
• Army Training Regiment Winchester
• Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
• HMS Raleigh
• Britannia Royal Naval College
• RAF Halton
• RAF College Cranwell
• Royal Marines CTC Lympstone
• Army Training Regiment (ATR) Grantham

Submissions should focus on participants own experiences and can include participants overall experiences of Phase 1 Training or specific issues such as support available, and how effective it was, how concerns about inappropriate behaviour could be raised or reported, whether concerns were dealt with effectively, and if safeguarding or bystander training was provided.

For more information - Welcome to the Armed Forces Commissioner

For more information on how to submit evidence participants should visit the Armed Forces Commissioner’s website - Thematic Reviews | Armed Forces Commissioner

Haverfordwest: 999 Party on Saturday 28th November at the Masonic Hall, Haverfordwest

Pure West Radio Events:

THE 999 PARTY IS BACK!

We’re bringing a 999 Party to the Masonic Hall for a night of music, dancing and a chance to celebrate the people who do so much for our communities. Whether you’re part of the police, fire service, ambulance service, hospital worker, or another emergency service, it’s a night to get together, let your hair down and enjoy yourselves! For more information click here

Saturday 28th November
Masonic Hall, Haverfordwest
9pm – 1am
FREE ENTRY for all emergency service staff
Grab your tickets Here

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Hereford: 5 & 10 Cycle Club at Hereford Cycle Track on Mondays & Sunday

Herefordshire Council:

Looking for a way to get your child or young person with SEND active, outdoors and having fun?

The 5 & 10 Cycle Club at Hereford Cycle Track offers a relaxed, friendly space where families can enjoy cycling, walking and spending time together at their own pace.

Everyone is welcome, whatever their age or ability. You can borrow an adapted bike or bring your own, and best of all, it's completely free.

Sessions take place:

📅 Mondays from 6.30pm
📅 Sundays from 2pm to 4pm

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Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Weeton: HomeStart Toy Event - Bring & Swap - Wednesday 18th November

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PFL Mortgages: Military home ownership - understanding your options

Military home ownership: understanding your options

Advice built around military life

Can you buy a property while living in military accommodation? Could you buy a home now and rent it out until you're ready to live there? Could Forces Help to Buy help you purchase a home? And what are your house purchase options when leaving the Armed Forces, or facing relationship breakdown, discharge or redundancy?

At PFL Mortgages, we're Armed Forces specialist mortgage advisers and members of the Services Insurance and Investment Advisory Panel (SIIAP). We understand the opportunities and challenges of buying a home during military life, and we're here to help serving personnel, veterans and their families explore what's possible.

You don't need to be ready to apply for a mortgage to speak to us. We're happy to help you understand your options.

Military life can affect when, where and how you buy a home. Postings in the UK and overseas, the option of buying while living in Service accommodation, military pay and allowances, and plans for life after Service can all influence your decisions.

Bovington: Tank museum christmas market and santa meet & greet - Sat 14th & Sun 15th Nov

Get festive at The Tank Museum with two fun-filled days of a local craft market, live entertainment, and see Santa arrive in a tank.

The event will see Santa swap his reindeer and sleigh for a tank, taking him into the Museum’s Kuwait arena where visitors can ask him questions.

Elliot Wills, Events Operations Manager, said: “The arrival of Santa on a tank may seem like an unusual idea; however, British tank regiments and their communities have had this tradition for around 100 years. It is important to us, as the regimental museum of the Royal Tank Regiment, to keep this Christmas tradition alive for the community.

“We’re also delighted to be once again partnering Dorset Team, a community of makers, artists, and small businesses selling high-quality crafts, art, toys and gifts.”

Alongside Christmas shopping, The Tank Museum’s restaurant will be serving festive food and drink.

Attendees can also listen to live music from the Bournemouth and District Concert Band, one of the largest concert bands in Dorset.

Annual Passes and memberships are valid for this event, and all tickets include free returns for a year. Pre-book your entry ticket online to save 20%! Tankmuseum.org/events/dorset-christmas

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Barry: Woody's Lodge Drop in with DMWS on Fridays at Amelia Trust Farm, Barry

Woody's Lodge - Amelia Trust Farm:

Join us at Woody’s Lodge at Amelia Trust Farm Barry every Friday,from 0900 to 1500. Defence Medical Welfare Officer Micheal Davis will be there too. Drop in for a friendly chat and a brew—we’d love to see you!

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Lichfield Christmas Lights Switch on - Sunday 22 November

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Wales: Welsh Government expanding free school meals

Welsh Government:

We’re expanding free school meals to all Year 7 and 8 learners from households receiving Universal Credit, regardless of their household income.

Parents and carers should register via their local authority, click here for more information

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub